Free Standing Hanging Device

ABSTRACT

It is a principal object of the invention to provide a hanging device with sufficient support, functionality and simplicity to fulfill many designer residential and/or commercial functions. The hanging device of the invention is compact and has a reinforced structure, thereby taking into account both esthetic and practical aspects. Additionally the hanging device also provides designer uses. 
     According to one aspect of the invention, the hanging device comprises two vertical support members, a hanging rod, a horizontal support rod, and footings. The two footings contain rubber pads on the under side that has contact with the flooring. The footings are welded to the vertical support rod, which is mitered and welded to the hanging rod and horizontal support rod. 
     According to another aspect of the invention, the above hanging device can include a secondary horizontal support rod for additional support and hanging space. 
     Still according to another aspect of the invention, more than one of the above devices can be adapted by replacing the rubber pads on the footings with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating an esthetic movable hanging device.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a hanging device. More particularly, the invention relates to a hanging device that has improved hanging, designer, and commercial functions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

The conventional freestanding hanging device is usually unattractive and can lack structure. In most cases this type of hanging device tends to be lightweight, yet can lack structure, weight capacity and esthetic.

These conventional hanging devices often lack proper support for an excessive amount of clothing or they are mass produced, which limit the design, size and functionality of the device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide a hanging device with sufficient support, functionality and simplicity to fulfill many designer residential and/or commercial functions. The hanging device of the invention is compact and has a reinforced structure, thereby taking into account both esthetic and practical aspects. Additionally the hanging device also provides designer uses.

According to one aspect of the invention, the hanging device comprises two vertical support members, a hanging rod, a horizontal support rod, and footings. The two footings contain rubber pads on the under side that has contact with the flooring. The footings are welded to the vertical support rod, which is mitered and welded to the hanging rod and horizontal support rod.

According to another aspect of the invention, the above hanging device can include a secondary horizontal support rod for additional support and hanging space.

Still according to another aspect of the invention, more than one of the above devices can be adapted by replacing the rubber pads on the footings with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating an esthetic movable hanging device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings included herein provide a further understanding of the invention and, incorporated herein, constitute a part of the invention disclosure. A brief introduction of the drawings is as follows:

FIG. 1 is an overall elevation according to the first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall elevation according to the second embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross section according to the first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross section according to the third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross section according to the first embodiment of the invention

FIG. 6 is a detailed side elevation according to the first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan of a sample base according to the first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 8 is a detailed side elevation according to the second embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross section according to the third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a detailed side elevation according to the third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 11 is a plan of the base according to the third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 12 is a detailed side elevation according to the fourth embodiment of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The following detailed description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is only illustrative of specific structures and ways of making the invention, and does not limit the scope of the invention. Wherever possible in the description, like reference numerals will refer to like elements and parts unless otherwise illustrated.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-12, the invention and all its preferred embodiments will be described herein.

FIG. 1 shows an elevated view of the first embodiment of the hanging device. From this view the upper rod is the hanging rod and the lower is a support rod.

FIG. 2 shows an eleyated view of the second embodiment of the hanging device. An additional horizontal bar has been added.

FIG. 3 is an elevated cross section of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an elevated cross section of the second embodiment which shows the added steel plates and stud mount ball transfers.

FIG. 5 is a detailed cross section of the first embodiment which includes:

1A the hanging rod

1B the lower horizontal support bar,

3A and 3B the footings, and

4A-D hard rubber pads glued to 3A/B to give the rack traction and added stability

FIG. 6 is a detailed side elevation of the first embodiment which clearly delineates the mitered and welded connections of horizontal support rod 1B to vertical rods 2A and 2B. Vertical rod 2A is also welded to steel footing 3A (with 4A/B pads which rests on flooring 7) and mitered and welded to horizontal hanging rod 1A. Vertical rod 2B is also welded to footing 3B (with 4C/D pads which rests on flooring 7 and mitered and welded to horizontal hanging rod 1A.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a typical footing 3A/B showing the location of the welded vertical support rods 2A/B on the upper side of the footings, and the orientation of the hard rubber pads 4A-D to be glued on the underside of the footings as indicated.

FIG. 8 is a detailed side elevation of the first embodiment which shows the addition of a second mitered and welded support rod 1C which provides additional structural support and/or display space for commercial purposes.

FIG. 9 is a cross section of the third embodiment which shows the addition of the welded steel plates 5A-F to the footing 3A/B for the attachment of the stud ball transfers 6 A-F to the hanging device for added mobility.

It also shows their distribution and orientation on the footings 3 A/B.

FIG. 10 is a detailed side elevation for the third embodiment which shows that even though the footings are higher, the support bar 1B remains the same distance above the footings 3A/B. It also shows that the three ball transfers 6A-F on each footing 3A/B are perfectly aligned with each other, that is why in this drawing only one is visible.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the under side of footing 3A/B for the third embodiment showing measurements and the centered linear distribution of the steel plates 5A-F and the ball transfers 6A-F. Included in the drawing is an outline showing the placement of the vertical support rod 2A/B, aligned with steel plate 5B/E and ball transfer 6B/E, which is welded to the upper side of the footing 3A/B.

FIG. 12 is a detailed side elevation for the fourth embodiment of the invention. It is the second embodiment (FIG. 8) with the rubber pads 4A-D removed and the addition of the steel plates 5A-F and the ball transfers 6A-F.

In view of the foregoing, the hanging device of the invention is simple and has a reinforced adaptable structure, which is esthetic and practical. Additionally the hanging device provides designer uses.

It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above description is only illustrative of specific embodiments and examples of the invention. The invention should therefore cover various modifications and variations made to the herein-described structure and operations of the invention, provided they fall within the scope of the invention as defined in the following appended claims. 

1. A hanging device comprising; two vertical support rods mitered and welded to a horizontal hanging rod, said vertical supports' length can be adjusted to allow for custom applications; one hanging rod welded as stated above to the vertical support rods, said rod is the structure on which the items will be hung, the length of which can also be adjusted for designer applications; one horizontal support rod, also mitered and welded to the vertical support rods; two footings, welded to the vertical support rods, containing hard rubber pads for traction and added stability.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein an additional horizontal support rod is mitered and welded to the vertical support rods to add height and structure to the hanging device.
 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the rubber pads are replaced with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating a movable hanging device. Three 13/16″ stud mount ball transfers are attached to each of the footings.
 4. The device of claim 2, wherein the rubber pads are replaced with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating a movable hanging device. Three 1/16″ stud mount ball transfers are attached to each of the footings. 